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Thursday, Jul 11

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Apple lowers Android trade-in values after Samsung announced new phones

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After Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, it seems that Apple isn’t especially concerned about winning over Android …

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Android 15 preps better Matter smart home device control over Thread network

www.androidcentral.com

An early preview showcased Google's work to bring Thread network support to phones running Android 15.

iQOO unleashes premium Android smartphone with series' largest battery to date

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The Neo9S Pro Plus (or Pro+) is now official as iQOO's latest smartphone with Qualcomm's top-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It drives a 144Hz AMOLED display equipped with a cutting-edge 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The new series…

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Google Play services updates for Android Lollipop end

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Google today is “discontinuing Google Play Services updates for Android Lollipop devices.” Android 5.0 hit stable in November 2014, with Lollipop representing less than 1% of active devices.

Android 15 may be adding an intensity slider for color blindness accessibility mode

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Android 15 may be adding an intensity slider for color blindness accessibility mode

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WhatsApp voice message transcription rolling out to Android

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WhatsApp is rolling out voice message transcriptions to its Android beta app. The feature is now part of the WhatsApp Beta (version 2.24.15.5) for Android and as the name suggests will transcribe your voice messages. The same feature was…

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Android 15 will let you control your Matter smart home devices over Thread, but only on some phones

Android 15 will let some devices connect to compatible smart home devices using Thread for a seamless smart home experience

Google just made it easy for Android to iPhone defectors to move their pics from Google Photos to Apple iCloud – but there’s a catch

www.techradar.com

It’s now very easy to shift photos from one service to the other – but watch that free storage allowance.

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WhatsApp beta for Android adds Pixel-like voice message transcriptions

9to5google.com

The latest WhatsApp beta is bringing voice message transcription – a feature previously limited to Google Messages on Pixel phones – to all Android devices.

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 don’t support Android seamless update

www.gizmochina.com

Samsung‘s latest foldable flagships, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, boast impressive specs and innovative features like on-device generative AI. However, these premium devices don’t seem to include a feature that’s become increasingly…

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Better late than never: Voice message transcription finally hits WhatsApp for Android

www.phonearena.com

More than a year after launching voice message transcription on iOS, WhatsApp is finally bringing this feature to Android as well.

Sorry iPhone users, the new Samsung Galaxy Ring is Android-only

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Sorry iPhone folks, the new Samsung Galaxy Ring is not for you. Samsung's exciting new AI-backed health-monitoring ring is jam-packed with sensors to keep tabs on your well-being 24/7, whether you're sleeping, working out, running errands…

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iPhones and Android smartphones can be turned into vintage cameras with the Sandmarc Retro Filter

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The brand new Sandmarc Retro Filter is designed to give the Apple iPhone camera a retro look without any software customization, allowing the filter to be used with all apps and for both photos and videos.

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Android 15 might receive customizable color blind correction modes — how it works

www.tomsguide.com

A new color corrections mode adjuster discovered in Android 15 code may make Android more accessible to color blind users

AV-Test Rates Top Android Security Apps: Avast, AVG, Bitdefender Lead

Google’s Latest Dark Web Report Allows Users To See If Their Data Was Breached Online; Tracking the Trackers: Which Domains Pose the Highest Privacy Threat?; Top 8 Domains Categories Flooded With Intrusive Ads In 2024

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UMIDIGI G6 5G: The First Android Phone with Dynamic Island That Makes Every Glance a Focus

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In today’s smartphone market, where screen designs are as diverse as they are dynamic, UMIDIGI has once again captured global attention with a groundbreaking innovation: ...

Wednesday, Jul 10

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AYANEO Pocket EVO shown as new high-end Android gaming handheld with more power than AYN Odin2 or Odin2 Mini

www.notebookcheck.net

AYANEO has now revealed more information about the Pocket EVO, its latest Android gaming handheld. Not only has the company confirmed that the device will be available with a high-end chipset but also a 120 Hz OLED display, unlike many of…

Florida suddenly pulls digital drivers license support for iPhone and Android — tells everyone to delete the app

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In an abrupt move, the state of Florida ended support for digital driver's licenses, telling people to only use physical IDs for now.

Samsung Galaxy Ring hands-on: Should Android users consider anything else?

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I've tested five smart rings in seven months, and Samsung's feels like an industry-leading device. Here's what's new.